Sp Med - Heart

Front

What is Hypertension?

Back

A consistently high blood pressure reading.

Front

Which number represents the inferior vena cava?

Back

1

Front

Which side of the heart carries poorly oxygenated blood?

Back

Right side.

Front

What is Arrhythmia?

Back

A condition in which you have an irregular heartbeat.

Front

In the flow of blood through the heart, what color represents oxygenated blood?

Back

Red.

Front

In the flow of blood through the heart, what color represents deoxygenated blood?

Back

Blue.

Front

What is the function of the left side of the heart?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the function of the right side of the heart?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is Arteriosclerosis?

Back

A condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of the arterial walls.

Front

What is Ischemia?

Back

A condition where there is insufficient blood flow to a part of the body.